Collapsible-tube package



'F. L. DYER. COLLAPSIBLE TU'BE PACKAGE.

APPLICATION FILE D JAN. 8, 1921- 1,413,108.

Patented Apr. 18, 1922.

'7 1 L. DYEB, 01F MONTGLAIR, NEW 31 Specification of Letters Patent.

COLLAPSIBLE-TUBE PAG KAGE.

retested Apr. re, 1122.

Application filed January 8, 1921. vSerial No. 435,971.

- able paste-like substance, such as tooth-paste,

shaving-cream, etc. lhese collapsible tubes, as is well known, are formed of a very ductile metal on suitable dies or plungers, the bottom of the tube being normally open to permit the introduction of the contents, and the tube being then closed by compressing the open bottom together and folding the metal, a sheet metal clip being usually emf ployed to make a tight and strong joint. Obviously the dimension of the bottom thus formed is greater than the diameter of the tube. At the present time it is the general practice to pack these tubes in card-board boxes which are either square or slightly oblong in cross section." Whether square ,or oblong the boxes are generally designed so that the bottom of the tube will fit more or less approximately .the diagonal of the box, but with a square or oblong box it is obvious that the cylindrical'body of the tube will never tightly fit the sides of the box. Consequently the present collapsible tube pack-T age is more or less flabby and easily distorted notwithstanding the common practice of" wrapping circular matter around the tube to make it more nearly fill the box. Making a box in this way wherein the box is obviously too large for the body of the tube is a waste of material,- and also a waste of space in packing, besides making an objectionably weak and insecure package.

My improved collapsible tube package is one in which the tube is supported in" a containing box, the latter being so constructed that the bottomzof the tube will more or "less snugly fit one of the diagonals of the box, while at the same time the sides of the box will, more or less snugly fit the cylindrical body of the tube. This makes a stronger and better package, while at the same time less card-board is used in making the box, and the box packs to better advantage in a shipping case.

In carrying out my invention, ll make-the box diamondshape incross section, the dimensions being so chosen as to permit the tube to snugly fit the box both as to its cylindrical body and as to its flattened end. By making thepackagein this way with a diamond shaped box, I produce a package which is capable of better displaythan a box rectangular in cross-section. In other words, with the latter there are four faces on which arinted and'display mattercan be shown. ith a diamond shaped box when standing on end, there are two setsof obliquely disposed display faces, each constituting practically a single face upon which display" and printed matter can be shown to much better advantage.

In order'that my invention may be better understood, attention is directed to. the accompanying' drawing forming part ofthis specification, and in which: .Fig. represents a convenient blank of card-board from which to form my improved pox, the lines of folds being shown by dotted lnes;

Fig. 2 isan isometric view of the finished box showing the collapsible tube therein in dotted lines;

Fig. 3 is a sectional view on the line 3--3' of Fig. 2;

Fig. l is a sectional view showing a packing1 case containing my improved packages; an I i Fig; 5' is a corresponding view showing the size of packing case needed to hold the same number of packages as in Fig. l, as suming them to be square in crpss section.

In all the above views, corresponding parts are represented by the same reference numorals.

The .box 1 is provided with four sides as shown at the top and'bottom, formed pref-' erably by flaps as shown in Fig. l. The flaps 2--2 are diamond shaped so as to give that shape to the resultingbox, as will be understood. Fla strength at the oint, as shown in Fig. 3.

Located within the box 2 is .the collapsible- 3 is a usual flap to give.

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tube 4 having an extended lower end 5. The

printed and display matter can be shown much too large for vmeans a substantial saving in card-board.

very advantageously. Referring to Fig. i, it will be seen that the improved packages can be packed ver advantageously in a; packing case, and t at an actual savingof space can be secured over the old arrangement (Fig. 5) Where the packages are square or oblong in cross section. Making the box fit the tube as explained instead of having it the tube as at present,

Having now described my invention, What news I claim as new therein and desire to so cure by Letters Patent is as follows:

1. A collapsible tube a box containin a collapsible tube, the box being diamond s ape in cross section, wherebythe bottom of the tube will substantially fit its major diameter while the body of the package comprising tube will substantially fit its foursides, sub-' stantiallyas set forth; i

2. A collapsible tube packing comprising a box containing a collapsible tube,the box being diamond shape in cross section, whereby the bottom of the tube will substantially fit its,

major diameter while the body ofthe tube will substantially fit its four sides, said box being 'formed at its ends, with diamond shaped flaps closing said ends, substantially as set forth,

This specification signed and witnessed this 6th day of January, v1921. FRANK L. DYER;

I Witness:

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